Peterborough Pete Konnor Smith Gets Drafted 97th Overall by the Anaheim Ducks In the 2023 NHL Draft

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Peterborough Pete Konnor Smith is headed to Orange County as as he was drafted 97th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round, at the 2023 NHL Entry Level Draft in Nashville, Tenn. on Fridayafternoon.

Knoor Smith (left) and Petes general manager Michael Oke (right) in Nashville for the 2023 NHL Entry Leevel Draft. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

“It feels amazing,” said Smith. “My OHL draft felt like it was just yesterday and to be sitting here right now is surreal. I’m very fortunate to be selected by a team like the Ducks. I’m so grateful for my time in Peterborough that helped me get to this point.”

The Windsor-born defencemen spent two seasons with the Peterborough Petes He netted seven goals and 20 assists in 117 games in his career with the team.

“I speak on behalf of the entire Petes organization when I say I’m thrilled for Konnor,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “It’s an amazing accomplishment to hear your name called at the NHL Draft. We’re all very proud of him and look forward to being a part of his continued development.”

Smith made a notable play during the playoffs in game three in the second round against the Ottawa 67s. Smith made a diving poke check on the 67s Cam Tolnai who had a partial breakaway. The Petes in transition scored the game-winner to defeat Ottawa 3-2.

Smith was originally selected by the Petes in the ninth round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection out of the Windsor Jr. Spitfires program.

He joins former Peterborough Pete Mason McTavish as the latter was taken third overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft.

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